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DFM Access is a 12-week development platform for entry-level producers.
It provides a nurturing framework for participants with existing long-form or episodic independent film projects to improve their project packages and pitching skills for the global marketplace.
With support from the National Film and Video Foundation PESP funding, 23 South African projects were selected to participate in the weekly plenary sessions and one-on-mentorship. The programme will focus on topics such as story development, legal aspects of film production and financing, international co-production, distribution, and pitching.
“DFM Access is an important development platform for emerging producers,” says DFMI director Magdalene Reddy. “Many filmmakers are either unable to access film markets or not equipped to do so. This programme was created to ensure filmmakers have the tools to participate effectively in local and international markets.”
At the end of the 12-week programme, all 23 projects will pitch to an independent panel of industry professionals who will select 3 projects to pitch in the 14th annual Durban FilmMart as an official project.
DFM ACCESS 2023 PROJECTS:
Documentary
Durban’s Finest – The Rise of Durban Kwaito, produced by Bongani Zondi
IKHUBALO, produced by Fezile Zama
Izindlovukazi zoma Maskandi, produced by Khanyisile Zondi
Izintombi Zomkhonto: Flowers of the Revolution, produced by Sithabile Mkhize
KAMDEBOO, produced by Toroga Denver Breda
Namakwaland, The Green Frontier, produced by Harron Gunn-Salie
The Flying Doctor, produced by Keneilwe Sarah Miffie
Ubuntu Swim & surf development, produced by Nkosinamandla Makhathini
Fiction
Briefcase, produced by Ludwe Tomose
IMIMOYA ILINDILE, produced by Slindile Mthembu
Karmic Debt, produced by Lerato Mileng
Ma (Mother), produced by Minenhle Luthuli
Njuzu, produced by Kudakwashe Maradzika
Selene, produced by Danielle Retief
Sinners, produced by Zahra Dada
SOAP, produced by Francois Maree
STOLEN FREEDOM, produced by Leo Phiri
The Greeks on Zama Street, produced by Aurelie Stratton
uNikiwe noPhumelela, produced by Samke Makhoba
Episodic
Burbz, produced by Emma Tollman
Nzumbe, produced by Razeen Dada
Sowing Wild Oats, produced by Lwazi Duma
Zoo People, produced by Nazruddin (Dino) Adrus
The 14th Durban FilmMart will take place on 21-24 July 2023 in Durban. Delegate registration will open in late April 2023.
The DFM Access is produced by the Durban FilmMart Institute with principal funding from the Durban Film Office and Ethekwini Municipality. The DFM Access 2023 is supported by South Africa’s National Film and Video Foundation PESP funding.
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